Chelsea are a game away from returning to the Women’s Champions League final four as Emma Hayes’s side take a three-goal lead into their quarter-final second-leg against Ajax at Stamford Bridge tonight. The English champions put on a clincial display in Amsterdam last week, with Sjoeke Nusken scoring twice to silence the home crowd as Chelsea claimed an impressive 3-0 win.
Chelsea are bidding to win the Women’s Champions League for the first time, in what would be a dream end to Hayes’s hugely successful time at the club. The Blues were beaten by Barcelona in last season’s semi-finals, and could yet face the Spanish giants and reigning European champions again in the final four. Barcelona hold a 2-1 lead over Brann in the other quarter-final of Chelsea’s section of the draw.
Chelsea will look to get the job done as they return to Stamford Bridge, before the Blues face Arsenal in Sunday’s League Cup final at Molineux.
Follow live updates from Chelsea vs Ajax in tonight’s live blog and get the latest match odds and Women’s Champions League tips, here.
Chelsea 1-0 Ajax (4-0 on agg.)
55 mins: Beever-Jones almost breaks into the box with a weaving run. The 20-year-old has been excellent tonight.
Jamie Braidwood27 March 2024 21:12
Chelsea 1-0 Ajax (4-0 on agg.)
50 mins: Save! Ajax lands their first shot on target after keeping the ball alive on the byline. It’s cut back to Leuchter but Musovic saves her shot down low.
Jamie Braidwood27 March 2024 21:08
Chelsea 1-0 Ajax (4-0 on agg.)
Back underway! And if Chelsea’s thoughts weren’t on Sunday’s League Cup final against Arsenal, they will be now. Hayes will want to get through this second half unscathed.
Jamie Braidwood27 March 2024 21:02
HALF TIME! Chelsea 1-0 Ajax (4-0 on agg.)
With this goal, Ramirez has now scored in three competitions already for Chelsea this season. The WSL, the Champions League, and FA Cup.
Jamie Braidwood27 March 2024 20:54
HALF TIME! Chelsea 1-0 Ajax (4-0 on agg.)
An entertaining first half but it was crucial for Chelsea to get the first goal. There were some nervy moments, but they managed with Ramirez’s finish and Chelsea look comfortable.
One foot in the semi-finals.
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Jamie Braidwood27 March 2024 20:48
Chelsea 1-0 Ajax (4-0 on agg.)
42 mins: Chance! Almost a second from Ramirez and for Chelsea, after a great spell from Beever-Jones. The winger puts in a great ball across the face and Ramirez is an inch or two from sliding in to double Chelsea’s lead on the night.
Jamie Braidwood27 March 2024 20:44
GOAL! Chelsea 1-0 Ajax (4-0 on agg.)
GOAL! Chelsea lead and it had been coming! Cuthbert slides in to win the ball in midfield and Reiten slides in Ramirez, who opens up her body and puts a clinical finish through to the legs of Van Eijk.
Great finish. And that takes the pressure off.
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Jamie Braidwood27 March 2024 20:35
Chelsea 0-0 Ajax (3-0 on agg.)
26 mins: Another opportunity! A lovely turn and pass from Ramirez releases Beever-Jones, who is through on goal! The ball gets caught up under her feet as Spitse recovers, and Beever-Jones is crowded out.
Jamie Braidwood27 March 2024 20:27
Chelsea 0-0 Ajax (3-0 on agg.)
22 mins: WIDE! Chelsea go close this time! A brilliant run from Beever-Jones sets up Reiten on the left. The winger takes it first time on her left foot, but it glides past the post!
Jamie Braidwood27 March 2024 20:23
Chelsea 0-0 Ajax (3-0 on agg.)
17 mins: WIDE! Oh my goodness… Chelsea are living dangerously, as we almost get a freak own goal! Cuthbert’s back-pass almost plays Musovic into trouble but the goalkeeper’s clearance cannons into the head of Ajax forward Hoekstra!
The ball trickles towards the empty Chelsea goal… but just dribbles wide of the post!
Jamie Braidwood27 March 2024 20:20
Olivia Martin is a dedicated sports journalist based in the UK. With a passion for various athletic disciplines, she covers everything from major league championships to local sports events, delivering up-to-the-minute updates and in-depth analysis.
